HeadSTART Advisor Coaching Academy helps established financial advisors move beyond a successful practice and achieve their next level of performance. Founded by Larry Distillio, the coaching and consulting business draws on his more than 20 years of financial services experience and work with thousands of advisors across Canada. Its approach brings the mindset of an athlete to the business of advice, combining practical business strategy with personal development.

HeadSTART offers tailored, one-on-one coaching to help advisors identify performance gaps, strengthen practice management, and address obstacles such as stalled growth, overloaded schedules, and delayed initiatives. Through a Plan, Perform, Prevail framework, clients set priorities, develop actionable game plans, and build the discipline and accountability needed to follow through. Coaching also focuses on client engagement, operational systems, mental resilience, and sustainable business growth. Advisors are supported in sharpening their focus, managing pressure, and improving how they lead and run their practices, without losing sight of personal well-being.